Project Accounting Manager

Aston Carter; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2-3 weeks

Fully onsite position

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant for our Germantown, WI office. You will monitor financial performance of projects, manage budgets, track costs, and support billing and reporting for multi-project environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project or job-cost accounting, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This is a permanent, onsite role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with project costing, budgeting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting software systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain project financials from initiation to completion.
• Track project costs, labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and budget performance.
• Prepare and review customer invoices, progress billings, and contract billing schedules.
• Analyze project profitability and provide financial reporting to managers.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel advanced

Job description

Aston Carter seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant for our Germantown, WI office. You will monitor financial performance of projects, manage budgets, track costs, and support billing and reporting for multi-project environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project or job-cost accounting, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This is a permanent, onsite role with competitive pay and benefits.